New Titles Spring 2013
NEW! Coming soon!
Tailor’s Pattern Book
1589 – price TBA
English translation of Juan de Alcega’s title, long out of print, going for insane prices
on Amazon. Soon to be available. Email me to
reserve a copy!
Arts & Skills
Weft-Faced Pattern
Weaves: Tabby to Taquette - $39.95
Nancy Arthur Hoskins. Comprehensive guide to weft-faced pattern weaving, for both beginners and experts. Learn how to plan, predict, and weave colorful, rhythmical patterns, charming folk figures, and geometric designs in fabrics that are decorative and durable. Includes 53 projects and directions, patterns, and tips. Tr paper, 326pp, 526 b/w and color images, spiral inside cover. Schiffer
Wicker Basketry -
$24.95
Flo Hoppe. Use these timeless techniques to make elegant and practical baskets. Illustrated step-by-step instructions offer a range of techniques and tips for making both round and oval bases, handles, preparing to weaving, and adding color. 24 projects, 7 weaving techniques, tips for selecting materials. Tr paper, glossary, list of suppliers, 168pp, 290 color photos, 169 patterns, index. Schiffer.
Cookery
100 Fondant Animal
Cake Toppers - $$29.95
Helen Penman. A thorough guide to making a menagerie of charming fondant creatures. This is a practical guide to making charming fondant decorations for any occasion. Straightforward instructions and hundreds of step-by-step photos make it easy. Also includes all the essential technique and describes the materials used, along with recipes for all of the cakes, fillings, frostings and fondants used. HC with spiral, 256pp. Firefly Books.
Art of Fermentation -
$39.95
Sandor E Katz. An in-depth exploration of essential concepts and processes from around the world, with practical information on fermenting vegetables, fruits, grains, milk, beans, meats, and more. With troubleshooting sections. Revised and greatly expanded from his previous Wild Fermentation. HC, dw, b/w sketches, bibliog., endnotes, index, 498pp. Chelsea Green Publishing.
Cheesemaker’s Apprentice - $24.99
Sasha Davies & David Bleckmann. An insider’s guide to the art and craft of homemade artisan cheese, as taught by the masters. Learn from a wide range of professionals. This step-by-step book contains easy-to-follow tutorials. Also includes mouth-watering recipes using these cheeses. Tr paper, 176pp, 300 color photos.
Classical Cookbook
-$24.95
Andrew Dalby & Sally Grainger. Revised edition. Originally published in 1996, this was the first book about ancient dining to draw from both Greek and Roman writings. 49 recipes from the past are presented in a fresh, new design alongside reproductions of ancient wall paintings, mosaics, vases, and household objects. Each chapter describes a different social gathering. HC, dw, 176pp.b/w and color photos, recommended readings, index. Getty Museum
Lost Arts of Hearth
& Home - $23.00
Ken Albala & Rosanna Nafziger. The happy Luddite’s guide to domestic self-sufficiency. Provides how-to information for crafters, cooks, hobbyists, and armchair homesteaders on a variety of old fashioned made-by-hand projects from quilting to soap making to bread baking that can be done without the assistance of electric appliances or modern gadgets. HC, 336pp. Perigee Books.
Medieval Cookbook -
$24.95
Maggie Black. Revised edition. Takes the reader on a gastronomic journey through the Middle Ages, offering not only medieval recipes but also a social history of the time. The fifty recipes, drawn from 14th and 15th century cookbooks, are presented both in original version and a modern adaptation. HC, dw, color photos throughout, 144pp, bibliog., indices. Getty Museum
Ultimate Wood-Fired
Oven Book - $29.95
Anna Carpenter. This book equips you with information to successfully choose, install, and use your own wood-fired oven. Great tips concerning different kinds of insulation, tools, cooking techniques, and recipes. Step-by-step guidelines and plans for building are included. Great photos will inspire you to design the perfect setting for your oven, suited to your needs and budget. Tr paper, 128pp, 332 color photos. Schiffer Publications.
Costume
Fashion: The
Definitive History of Costume and Style - $50.00
Tracing the history of fashion, from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, this book is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than 3000 years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. HC, dw, 480pp, full color throughout, multiple illos on each page, extensive index, illus glossary. Dorling-Kindersley/Smithsonian.
Tailor’s Pattern Book
1589 – price TBA
English translation of Juan de Alcega’s title, long out of print, going for insane prices
on Amazon. Soon to be available. Email me to
reserve a copy!
Threads Fitting for
Every Figure - $21.95
A best-of-information guide for stitchers of all levels. Packed with expert information from the most trusted name in sewing, Threads Magazine, this must=have resource covers everything a garment sewer could want. Includes head-to-toe fitting instructions, couture techniques for hard to fit sizes, and sewing instructions for bra and foundation fitting. Hundreds of clear illustrations. Tr paper, 224pp, 200 full color illos, 100 drawings. Taunton.
Reference
Bayeux Tapestry -
$45.00
Lucien Musset, translated by Richard Rex. A strikingly illustrated book, which reproduces the entire tapestry in brilliant color. A leading authority on this tapestry examines the work in this profusely illustrated and annotated volume. HC, dw, 272pp, 95 color illus. Boydell & Brewer
Childhood Pleasures -
$29.95
Donna R Barnes &Peter Rose. Dutch children in the 17th Century. As historians search for a fuller understanding of this rich and vibrant period, they continually return to the central role of the family. Children are an essential part of the story. How they were raised and taught, how they played and what they ate and drank offer fundamental insights into Dutch lives. Themes in the book include Saint Nicholas, Animals as Pets and Companions, Toys and Games, and Winter activities. A recipe chapter provides inspiration for cooking projects. Tr paper, 173pp, index, select bibliog., color and b/w photos & etchings, brief bios of the 24 artists represented. Syracuse University Press.
Medieval Comic Tales
- $17.99
Edited by Derek Brewer. Medieval humor revealed in an anthology of 80 stories from England, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. Tr paper, 224pp. Boydell & Brewer
Medieval Traveller - $34.99
Norbert Ohler, translated by Caroline Hillier. An updated edition of this classic study of travelling during the Middle Ages, demonstrating that our ancestors moved about far more than one might expect. HC, 312pp, 40 b/w illus. Boydell & Brewer
Miscellany - $18.00
David Friedman & Elizabeth Cook. 10th edition
of the renowned resource for medievalists, presented by Duke Cariadoc and Elizabeth. Contains the entirety of How to
Milk an Almond, as well as articles on developing and maintaining a persona, poetry,
and constructing a wide variety of useful objects. A treasure trove of
information. Tr paper, 358pp, b/w photos, diagrams, and illustrations, index.
Steampunk
1000 Steampunk
Creations - $25.00
Dr. Grym with Barbie St John. Neo-Victorian Fashion, gear and art. The Steampunk movement seeks to recapture the spirit of invention, adventure, and craftsmanship reminiscent of early 19th century industrialization, in part of restore a sense of wonder to a technology=jaded world. With 1000 full-color photos, this volume features a stunning showcase of modified technology, and & sculpture, home décor, fashion and haberdashery, jewelry and accessories, and curious weapons, vehicles and contraptions. Tr paper, 317pp, list of resources, directory of artists. Quarry Books
Art of Steampunk -
$19.95
Art Donovan. Extraordinary devices and ingenious contraptions from the leading artists of the Steampunk movement. Discover the captivating and dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today’s leading Steampunk artists. Color photos throughout. Tr paper, 127pp, index. Fox Chapel Publishing.
Steampunk Bible -
$24.95
Jeff Vandermeer with S.J. Chambers. An illustrated guide to the world of imaginary airships, corsets and goggles, mad scientists, and strange literature. A fully illustrated compendium tracing the roots and history of this subculture to key modern figures in the genre. Hardcover, 224pp, lavishly illus with b/w historical art, b/w and color photos throughout. Index. Abrams
Steampunk Gear,
Gadgets, and Gizmos - $25.00
Thomas Willeford. A maker’s guide to creating modern artifacts. Filled with do-it-yourself projects, this book shows you how to build exquisite, ingenious contraptions on a budget. The perfect companion for the hobbyist and advanced machinist alike, this inventive volume will guide you through the creation of your very own infernal devices. Tr paper, 222pp, color photos throughout, conversion charts, index. McGraw Hill
Steampunk Style
Jewelry - $24.99
Jean Campbell. Victorian, Fantasy, and mechanical necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Pairs mechanical found objects with Old World Victorian-style filigree, charms, chains, gems, and beads to create unique pieces that marry romance, technology, and attitude. Projects require only basic jewelry-making techniques. Paper, 144pp, list of suppliers, color photos & diagrams throughout. Creative Publishing
Steampunk Your
Wardrobe - $19.95
Calista Taylor. Easy projects to add Victorian flair to everyday fashions. Steampunk your personal style with these easy and inexpensive projects. You’ll find instructions for adding a bit of vintage charm and making a variety of Steampunk wearables. Clear color photos and directions. Tr paper, 103pp, index. Fox Chapel Publishing.
The Victorian Tailor:
An Introduction to Period Tailoring - $29.95
Jason Maclochlainn. Create perfect, historically accurate Victorian men’s wear, from elegant morning coats to fashionable tapered trousers. Contains a comprehensive introduction to the world of the 19th-century tailor, with essential information on authentic techniques, tools, and material. Patterns from throughout the period will help you try out your skills. Oversize trade paperback, 159pp, b/w period illus, color plates, modern sketches, patterns, layout diagrams, index. St Martin’s Griffin